One of the best known and respected actors in American cinema will be speaking to
an audience in Durham for one night only in May. Photo by Thomas Schultz.

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Al Pacino Coming To Durham For One Night Only Event

By The Raleigh Telegram

Sunday, April 10, 2011

DURHAM - One of the best known and respected actors in American cinema will be speaking
to an audience in Durham for one night only in May.

Al Pacino will be visiting the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Friday, May
20th, 2011 for one night only.

According to promoters, Pacino will be sharing “his passion for acting and directing
with film clips, including some never before seen footage... sharing backstage tales
from a lifetime in the world of theatre & film, Pacino will reveal the inner workings
of his most personal work and will end with a question and answer session with the
audience.”

The evening will have a two part set that will include a moderated creative process
interview during the first half. The second half includes a one-man show where Pacino
embodies some of the most memorable characters from his career.

Tickets go on sale to the public beginning April 15th at 10am and can be purchased
online at DPACnc.com or by phone at 919.680.2787 or through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000

Tickets start at $75 plus service charges. Friends of DPAC members may place their
orders starting on Wednesday, April 13th.

Joining the Friends of DPAC is free, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac.
Fans should check local listings for updated tour and ticketing information.

“Hosting iconic Al Pacino in this up close and personal interview is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience for any film aficionado,” said Bob Klaus, GM of DPAC in a released statement.
“He will give a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of the greatest actors
and directors of our lifetime.”

Al Pacino has created some of the most unforgettable character portrayals in cinematic
history. Starring in over forty films that include The Godfather Trilogy, Dog Day
Afternoon, Scarface, Serpico, Sea of Love, Dick Tracy, Heat, and Scent of a Woman.

Pacino is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner for his performance in “Angels in
America” and most recently “You Don’t Know Jack for HBO.” He is also an eight-time
Academy Award nominee and Tony and Oscar award winner.